THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Basil of Caesarea
4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and saint (329–379)
Basil of Caesarea was born in 329 in Kayseri, Turkey and died in 379.
Born
in 329
Died: in 379
Source:
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Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.
- Birthplace
- Kayseri, Turkey
- Professions
- theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Church Fathers, Doctor of the Church, writer, archbishop, Catholic bishop, philosopher
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
More about Basil of Caesarea
Family
- Sibling
- Gregory of Nyssa
- Mother
- Emmelia of Caesarea
- Sibling
- Macrina the Younger
- Sibling
- Peter of Sebaste
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Questions people ask
Where was Basil of Caesarea born?
Basil of Caesarea was born in Kayseri, Turkey.